Position: KS1/KS2 Teacher                  

Hours and Salary: Main Scale / UPS (STPC) plus SEN Allowance £2,143.00

School and Location: Becton School, Beighton Community Hospital, Sevenairs Road, Sheffield, S20 1NZ, but mostly based at Sheffield Childrens Hospital.

Contract type: Part Time 0.8, Fixed Term to cover Maternity Leave. Start date 3 November 2025 to 31 August 2026.           

Closing date: 9:00 3^rd September 2025

Shortlisting date: 3^rd September 2025

Interview date: W/C 15^th September 2025

About our School

We are a Hospital School who work with pupils with a variety of medical and mental health conditions across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant who has a real passion to support and enable the learning and development of the children at Becton School.  The position will appeal to experienced teaching assistants and, in particular, individuals who have other skills/experience in mental health, as we feel these attributes will complement the role well.  We are looking for practitioners who have an innovative approach to their work and aren’t afraid to think of new and interesting approaches to the support they offer.

About the Trust

Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and has the highest ambitions possible for everyone we work with. We are a forward thinking and innovative Trust with collaboration, enrichment and improvement enshrined within our day-to-day practice ensuring that leaners and their families are always at the centre of what we do.

The vision for Nexus is that we are constantly “Learning together, to be the best we can be.” This vision is what we aspire to and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families. Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus, which is included in the recruitment pack for this advert.      

Our Opportunity

We are currently looking to appoint a highly skilled and passionate KS1 and KS2 teacher with a drive for supporting children’s education regardless of their medical need. You will need strong child-centred values, resilience and a proven ability to deliver exceptional learning experiences for all our students.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

• Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
• Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
• Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
• An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
• The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
• Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
• Flexible working policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

To apply

Please download an application form from the school website and send your completed application to becton@nexusmat.org by the closing date.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit Becton School to find out more information. For an informal conversation about the vacancy or to arrange a visit please contact either Daniel Sumner (dsumner@nexusmat.org) or Katie Cowley (kcowley@nexusmat.org). Alternatively, please call 0114 2717191.

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.